Create a paper doll bus in a desert, topped off by a pith helmet? Absolutely! Why not?

It’s gonna be great, we promise.

We just want y’all to know that CapMetro appreciates you and what you’re doing by staying home, teaching your kids and supporting our community. We hope this Cap-Tivities book helps you and the kids fill some time and have some fun.

Be sure to let us know what you think, and we’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to see some of the finished products. So, tag us in your posts showing off your work!

West Austin Studio Tour is one of the great things Austinites look forward to each spring. Now in its sixth year, 309 participants will open their studios, workshops and galleries for two weekends of self-guided art, exhibition tours, hands-on activities, and more, for visitors of all ages. With only a limited amount of time it’s hard to see it all but, with help from your art-loving friends at Capital Metro, we can help you discover dozens of creative spaces across South Austin.

“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts…”

The summer, the Haul Pass, a new fare card for youth 18 and under, gives teens (and kids) unlimited bus and rail rides all summer long, plus discounts at Go Local partner businesses.

Austin is the stage. The Haul Pass is your ticket. What role will you play?

The Professional

Heads to a summer job, an internship, or volunteer work.

Checks the trip planner on the computer the night before work to plan the day. Always arrives 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Scans the QR code on the bus stop or texts the cross-streets or Stop ID to Dadnab (512-981-6221) to find out the next departure time

Keeps on budget, uses GoLocal discounts for food and well earned entertainment after a hard day at work.

The Scholar

Uses the time spent commuting by bus or train to read books and periodicals, for summer reading lists and summer courses, from the Austin Public Library and BookPeople (using Go Local discount, off course).

System map in a pocket, Go-Line memorized (512-474-1200), knows this travel training will pay off in future adult life, filled with visits to other major cities around the US, a study abroad college semester, and who knows, maybe a win on Amazing Race (or at least a local scavenger hunt like Challenge Nation).

The Artist

Carries a journal or sketchbook, a great pen, a digital camera (or cell phone).

Gets friends to carpool to a Park and Ride, then journey together via Capital Metro to Barton Springs, parks and recreation centers, the mall, the movies, etc.

Supports local businesses, checking Go Local for businesses near destinations.

Convinces a parent into to try riding transit to work for a day, and consider joining a vanpool for commute. Or takes a family outing using the bus or train, like a ride across town for lunch with a grandparent, aunt or uncle.

The countdown has begun. School’s almost out. Parent and teens, it’s time to get ready for summer.

Whether it’s time for volunteering, working summer jobs, internships, taking summer courses; or it’s time for play–attending summer camp, participating in recreational sports or arts activities; or it’s time to chill–with a dip in the pool, relaxing with a good book, grabbing a bite to eat and hanging out with friends and family–Capital Metro can help get you to the places you want and need to go.

Let us introduce you to the Haul Pass, our new summer fare card for students 18 and under.